Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Fairfax House
- Viking Coins
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Basilica
- The Mansion House
- York Railway Station
- Statue of an Athlete
- Bone Trial Piece
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Anglian Carving
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Scarborough Bridge
- Eric Bloodaxe